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tram driver

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Description

Tram drivers operate trams, take fares, and look after passengers.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

transport topography types of trams road traffic laws passenger transport regulations health and safety measures in transportation mechanical composition of trams

Practical Skills

tolerate stress provide first aid ensure vehicle operability perform tram equipment checks communicate clearly with passengers perform defensive driving provide information to passengers interpret traffic light signals used in tramway infrastructure operate tram controls help to control passenger behaviour during emergency situations drive in urban areas use communication equipment adhere to transportation work schedule keep time accurately ensure vehicles are equipped with accessibility equipment clean road vehicles apply conflict management apply tramway regulations interpret tramway traffic signs assist passengers perform services in a flexible manner assist disable passengers drive trams tolerate sitting for long periods communicate with customers focus on passengers use different communication channels stay alert operate GPS systems read maps handle petty cash lift heavy weights execute vehicle maintenance